Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake: A Healthy & Easy High-Protein Treat
This Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake is a delicious and healthy fall treat packed with protein, making it perfect for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy, High-Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, and honey or maple syrup.
- Add rolled oats, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder to the mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and smooth it out.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until set.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This bake can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake, Healthy, High-Protein, Fall Treat